VIII. The cyanate ion, OCN , has three resonance structures shown below. For the Lewis structure for OCN you should take formal charges into account to find the best Lewis structure for the molecule. Assign formal charges above each atom on each structure and select the best Lewis structure. (12) Formal Charges Formal Charges Formal Charges :0-CEN : toc=N: :0=c-N: 1 2 3 Explain your selection for the best choice.

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